The family of daggers known as Tiger Teeth are coming from North India, They are characterized by the slender curved blade, usually with reinforced edges and slightly thickened tip. The upper part of the blade ( the ricasso) is usually decorated with hunting scenes or flowers pattern in engraving, chiseling, etching or gold inlay technique. The hilt is of a full tang style, with big bolsters and very typical three lobed pommel. This specific one has a 7 ½ inches blade forged from very fine wootz steel. The grips are ivory and the bolster is inlaid with gold. A fine piece.